South african representation abroad action plans
SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY LISBON
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Book Exhibition: April 2004 Visiting guests: Dr Felicite Wessels and Dr T van der Walt Cultural Group to perform: 1 to 6 May 2004 Request for Mamelodi Group – cultural dances of Venda, Pedi and Changaan cultures Mural Artists, Madeira: May 2004 |
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY THE HAGUE NETHERLANDS |
“Ushaka” – African Oratorio by Mzilikazi Khumalo Photographic exhibition on the Dutch anti-apartheid movements National Day Reception: To include musical/cultural performance from South Africa Soccer Match: 5 or 6 June 2004 Friendly Soccer match between SOUTH AFRICA and Netherlands, followed by VIP reception. Possibly a concert to precede football match. Special Youth Day Programme Film: Africa Film Festival NEPAD follow-up conference: September/October 2004 Focusing on Dutch role in implementing programmes of NEPAD Cultural Exchange Festival: 24 September – 03 October 2004 5th South African – Dutch cultural exchange festival organized by Afro Vibes Foundation Theme: 10 years of democracy in SOUTH AFRICA Artistic Director: Gregory Maqoma, internationally acknowledge choreographer and FNB Vita Award winner in 2000 Cooperation with Spoornet State Theatre, Pretoria: launching festival in Pretoria from 1 – 4 September 2004.
High profile and organised in co-operation with SANEC. Mr Tito Mboweni to be invited.
In Cape Town with large simultaneous event in the Arena, Amsterdam Seminar on Human Rights World Aids Day with a fundraising element Film: Premiere of Amandla Launch of Lion King Embassy is co-operating in the launch of Lion King - Musical by Joop van der Ende. |
Apr 2004 Jun 2004 Sep / Oct 2004 Nov 2004
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| SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSYVIENNAAUSTRIA | Gumboots: Rhythm is a Language: 8 October - 1 November 2003MuseumsQuartier, Halle E Tickets: 01/96 096 www.oeticket.com
Syringa Tree: 28 January - 6 March 2004One actress plays 24 characters in an amazing theatrical event Vienna's English Theatre Tickets: 01/402 12 60-0, tickets@englishtheatre.at
Kat and the Kings: 20 March - 8 May 200450's musical-hit from Cape Town Vienna's English Theatre Tram with South African logos: April - July 2004Line D SOUTH AFRICAN Golf Trophy: 18 April 2004Golf Club Loipersdorf, Styria SOUTH AFRICAN Photo Exhibition: 19 - 30 April 2004Vienna International Center, Rotunda SOUTH AFRICAN National Day in Ljubljana,Slovenia: 24 April 2004Performance by SOUTH AFRICAN artist and National Day Reception SOUTH AFRICAN National Day in Bratislava, Slovakia: 26 April 2004Performance and Reception SOUTH AFRICAN National Day in Vienna: 27 April 2004Performance and Reception Asinamali!: 29 April - 2 May 2004Guest performance from the Market Theatre, Johannesburg, at the Donaufestival 2004 Alte Werft Korneuburg Tickets: 02732/908033 tickets@donaufestival.at Podium discussion: 29 April 2004Frauen in Bewegung before the premiere of Asinamali Alte Werft Korneuburg Ushaka: 2 May 2004African epic oratorio Musikverein, Vienna Ushaka: 27 May 2004Brucknerhaus, Linz Gumboots: Rhythm is Language: 14 - 18 June 2004Stadtkino, Salzburg Tickets:
www.rockandmore.com Gumboots: Rhythm is a Language: 19 - 24 June 2004Kasematten, Graz SOUTH AFRICAN Golf Tournament: 19 June 2004Golf Club St. Kanzian, Carinthia Gumboots: Rhythm is a Language: 25 June - 3 July 2004BA-Halle, Gasometer, Vienna Jazz Festival: 28 June - 11July 2004Vienna: with SOUTH AFRICAN special Tickets: www.viennajazz.org Salzburger Jazz Herbst: 29 October- 7 November 2004Miriam Makeba Tickets: 01/ 504 85 00, www.viennaentertainment.com
Recital with SOUTH AFRICAN soprano Tania Oppel: 30 October 2004Schloss Niederfellabrunn, Lower Austria Tickets: 02262/ 722 42, www.niederfellabrunn.at
African Footprints: October/November 2004Series of informational lectures, seminars and films: Lecture: 12 March 2004 Africa 2004: Permanent Crises or African Century organised by SADOCC Bludenz, Vorarlberg Info: www.sadocc.at Seminar: 27 March 2004 10 Years Free South Africa organised by SADOCC Karl-Czernetz-Bildungszentrum 1020 Wien Info: www.sadocc.at
Labour Movement in South Africa organised by SADOCC ÖGB-Bildungszentrum Strudlhofgasse, 1090 Wien Info: www.sadocc.at Lecture by Ambassador Moleah: 21 April 2004 10 Years of Freedom United Nations Vienna Seminar & Lecture by Ambassador Moleah: 23 April 2004 Ljubljana, Slovenia Seminar & Lecture by Ambassador Moleah: 26 April 2004 Bratislava, Slovakia Lecture by Ambassador Moleah: 28 April 2004 SOUTH AFRICA after Apartheid - Achievements and Challenges Diplomatische Akademie 1040 Wien Info: www.da-vienna.at
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NORDIC COUNTRIES |
SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY COPENHAGEN DENMARK |
Freedom Day Reception: (20 April to 10 May in all Nordic countries) Performance by cultural group Seminar Centre for African Studies of Copenhagen University – to arrange and host seminar on 10 years democracy in SOUTH AFRICA – combined with promotion of NEPAD and the African Renaissance – “Democracy in Africa” could become the theme of the Institute for the year 2004 Media The electronic and printed media will be approached to broadcast special programmes on South Africa's democracy throughout the year. Civil Society Celebrations Through South Africa Contact – former Danish anti-apartheid movement |
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY HELSINKI FINLAND |
Photo exhibition Covering events leading to the first democratic elections as well as an overview of achievements over the past 10 years Freedom day: 26 April 2004In co-operation with the Finnish- South Africa AssociationPerformance by South African pianist Youth Day: 16 June 2004Performance by Youth Choir Kuopio Dance Festival: 21 to 23 June 2004. Performance by South African Dance Group Reception
Women’s DayTo participate in the local celebration of International Women’s Day organised by the local NGOs. |
Apr 2004 Jun 2004 Aug 2004 |
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY OSLO NORWAY | Media (Newsletters):The Embassy as well as the South African Association in Norway has electronic newsletters and these would be used throughout 2004 as a means of information and to carry celebration articles. Norwegian media (electronic and printed) – broadcasting of programmes on SOUTH AFRICA’s democracy.Tourism (Fair): January 2004 The Embassy will participate in a national tourism fair. SOUTH AFRICAN Tour operators have been invited to attend.
Freedom Day Celebrations: 26 - 27 April 2004Performance by “Women Unite” in Co-operation with Norwegian group “Brazz Brothers”. Seminars: May 2004Encouraging research institutions to host round table discussions/seminars concentrating on democratic events in Africa as part of 10th Anniversary celebrations in 2004 Norway Soccer Cup: June 2004Discussing possibilities around the Norway Cup with the organisers. This is an annual event; a soccer week for young players ages 12 – 18 around the world. Craft Exhibition: October 2004Possibly bringing South Africa craftsmen e.g. bead-weavers, basket-weavers, traditional clay pot painters, the wire artists etc. to Norway during a specific week to show their skills, to exhibit complete items and to give small group classes on their specific crafts. |
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY STOCKHOLM SWEDEN | Seminar in conjunction with the Olof Palme Center: last week in January 2004Participation by former Anti-Apartheid Movement The Embassy will have about four events organised with the Olof Palme Centre and other organisations such as the Nordic Africa Institute as well as the AAM to deliver speeches about South Africa and its achievements. The media will be engaged to give publicity of such events. Launch of “Changing Spaces” Project: February 2004Rodney Place and Dorothea Flodin Fashion Show Contemporary Township Dance and Music (Pantsula and Kwaito)
Lecture with Swedish Institute for International Affairs: March 2004Freedom Day Reception: 27 April 2004Showing of video material to be requested from Publications and Video Possible performance by music group, Basadi, Women of Jazz Production of Music CDLimpopo Weekend in Varmland: May 2004Promotional South Africa Weekend in Varmland, which is 300 km away from Stockholm. Art works, wines, juices, tourism material will be displayed during such an event. South African food will be served Production of Cookbook: June 2004Visit by 5 food magazines journalists to SOUTH AFRICA Preparation of SOUTH AFRICAN dishes Performance by UMOJA: End of August 2004Co-ordination of seminar on gender issues and the role of women in the development of SOUTH AFRICA “Changing Spaces” Project: September 2004Exhibition launched in February 2004 Possible visit by Minister of Arts and Culture Travelling SOUTH AFRICAN Video exhibition (William Kentridge, Rodney Place and Jane Alexander.)Reception to launch exhibition FilmThe Embassy is working with some journalists that have been involved in the AAM to produce a film on SOUTH AFRICA in time for the 10th Anniversary. LATVIANewspaper articles compiled by the Mission and forwarded to the Latvian press. |
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Aug 2004 Sep 2004
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CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE | SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSYANKARATURKEY |
Ankara Music Festival: March April 2004 Food Festival: 15 April to 12 May 2004Performances by Pianist and vocalist Andile Yenana and Khanya Ceza SOUTH AFRICAN Week: 19 April to 1 May 2004Ambassador’s Reception, Istanbul: 19 April 2004Performances: 18 to 20 April 2004 African Jazz duo of Pinise Saul and Lucky Ranku Freedom Day Celebrations, Ankara: 27 April 2004 (Collaboration with Athens) Performance by DAC sponsored group: 26 to 28 April 2004
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY BUDAPEST HUNGARY |
The Utazas Tourism Exhibition, promotion 18-22 March 2004 Participating at the biggest annual Travel and Tourism Exhibition in Budapest. Members from South Africa’s provincial tourism authorities, agencies will participate alongside the Embassy and use the event to showcase SOUTH AFRICA’s diversity and variety. There is a possibility of a workshop session with the SOUTH AFRICAN travel specialists and their counterparts. Public Lecture: South African Literature: 24-25 March 2004 Possibility to host Nobel Literature laureate Nadine Gordimer in Budapest to give a lecture on her works, which are well known Fashion Show: 28 March 2004 Collaborating with Rynart International and the International Women’s Club Foundation to organise a fashion extravaganza. Leading fashion designers from Hungary, Italy, London etc will be participating. South Africa’s up and coming designers, Stone Cherry, will participate to showcase the South Africa’s talent. M-Net is also negotiating with the organisers to attend the fashion show. Exchange of Chefs - promotion of SOUTH AFRICA skill and the variety in the food industry: 24 April – 2 May 2004 Possibilities of an exchange of chefs between a hotel chain in SOUTH AFRICA and the same chain in Hungary i.e. The Inter Continental Hotel. South African cuisine will be served as part of the celebration. It would include a variety of SOUTH AFRICAN wines being served; a business dinner hosted by the hotel with the top business leaders in Hungary and a photographic exhibition. Eleventh Budapest Book Exhibition: 22-25 April 2004 Budapest will host its annual book exhibition in April. The Embassy is planning to participate by exhibiting South African books/literature/poetry. Public Lecture on Human Rights: 22 April (to be confirmed) The Embassy, in collaboration with ELTE University of Budapest, will host a Public Lecture on human rights issues, and SOUTH AFRICA’s experience in promoting Human Rights. 27 April (EU accession is 1 May) Concert and reception for National Day - Performance, dance, music Planning a concert with co-operation from Department of Arts and Culture. Reception with South African cuisine
Hosting the Wits University School of Arts, who will perform Athol Fugard’s play, ‘The Island’. The play is evocative and it inspires people about South Africa’s history and the extraordinary changes happening. Education Co-operation: 16 June 2004 Project involving secondary schools in Hungary to showcase South Africa’s rise to democracy, on the occasion of Youth Day. Choir competition: July/August 2004 An invitation for a South African choir to participate in the 28th Debrecen Choir competition has been sent. South African choirs have participated (and won) in the past. Music Concert July/August 2004 (COLLABORATION WITH PRAGUE AND WARSAW) Hosting of second music group to perform.
The Embassy has been in contact with the Star newspaper regarding the use of photographs that portray positive images about SOUTH AFRICA. These photographs are part of the material from award winning photographer, Karen Sandison. Art Exhibition, promotion of Arts and Culture : June 2004 Planning an exhibition that depicts SOUTH AFRICAN life. “Exhibition of Beautiful Things” Department of Arts & Culture ROMANIA Art exhibition, a reception and music concert for National Day : 4 May 2004 Promotion of Arts and Culture National Day Reception with a concert by a South African music group with co-operation from Department of Arts and Culture. Planning a concurrent exhibition that depicts SOUTH AFRICAN life. “Exhibition of Beautiful Things” Department of Arts & Culture CROATIA Concert and Reception: 29 April 2004 Mission will host a concert A Marimba group will travel to Croatia and perform. Arts and Culture co-operation is highly regarded by Croatia.
Fair for SOUTH AFRICAN citizens and contacts living in Hungary, Romania and Croatia to celebrate SOUTH AFRICA’s accomplishments, achievements, music, culture, food, lifestyle, arts & crafts. The idea is to demonstrate the proud and positive spirit of South Africans. |
Mar 2004 Apr / May 2004 May 2004 Jun 2004 Jul / Aug 2004 June 2004 May 2004 Apr 2004 Aug 2004
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC |
National Day celebration with cultural activities |
Thursday April 22, 2004 or on Monday April 26, 2004 |
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY WARSAW POLAND |
10th Anniversary Celebrations: 20 to 23 May 2004 Performance by Zulu dancers Celebratory Event: November 2004Performance by Ntombizodwa String Quartet |
May 2004 Nov 2004 |
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| SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSYMOSCOWRUSSIAN FEDERATION | Freedom Day: 27 April 2004Performance by Sipho Hotsticks Mabuse: 25 April to 1 May 2004: Not confirmedNational Women’s Day: 9 August 2004Performance by Busi Mhlongo or Judith Sephuma: Not confirmed |
Apr 2004 Aug 2004 |
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| SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSYKYIVUKRAINE | Fashion Show and visiting journalist to South Africa |
Apr / May 2004 |
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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY SOFIA BUGARIA |
Food Festival: 14 to 20 April 2004 Series of South African Food Programmes to be broadcasted by the Uti Bucharov TV Show Visiting chef, Siew Kok Wei from the Radisson in Cape Town to cook South African cuisine
(COLLABORATION WITH ATHENS) |
Apr 2004 |
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